Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 200 E of Turtle Crk Blvd · Structure no. 1805709A8250001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,578
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,578 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,421 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek carry?
About 13,578 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Avondale Avenue over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.